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A seated man in a rust-brown wrap with a white and red floral garland and gold bangles gestures with raised hands during a talk, smiling. Behind him, a shaved-headed man in an orange-saffron robe with a long rudraksha mala sits beside a younger man in orange, both on a red mat before a plate of bananas and food offerings. Ornate deity murtis are dressed in pink and green silks, decorated with garlands in orange, yellow and red, and a gilded throne-like seat stands at right. A green-plumed parrot perches at left against a colourful painted background.

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April 23 20132013-04-23April 23 20132013-04-23A photograph of a temple shrine room with a seated figure in the foreground. A smiling person with swept-back dark hair, a white and red garland and gold bangles sits on a red cloth, wearing a rust-orange wrap with a gold border, and reaches out to take an offering from a hand entering from the right. Behind, two shaven-headed priests in orange and saffron wraps sit near brass vessels, trays of sweets, flowers and petals on the white floor. Colourful garlands drape the deity murtis in gold-framed niches, and a green and pink cloth sits behind. The scene suggests a puja or prasad distribution.2012-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA candid photo inside a brightly painted temple hall with turquoise walls and a painted mural of a fierce deity with a trident at left. A woman in an orange-brown garment with a white flower garland and a red-and-white bead necklace sits on a red cushion, smiling as she extends a small object toward a man at right who wears a white flower garland, white shawl and a beaded wrist band, and holds a red fruit. Beside them two seated figures in orange robes sit on the floor, one with a rudraksha mala. Behind them is a golden throne-like seat draped with pink and green cloth and garlands, with other floral decorations and a green parrot perched at the left edge.2012-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA photograph of a temple-style shrine setting with a golden statue of a deity pair on a green-leafed backdrop at left. At right, a deity murti sits within a gold arch decorated with red, yellow and white flower garlands and gold necklaces, set on a green cloth. In the foreground, a man in a white vest with white markings on his arm and a rudraksha-style mala sits at left. Center, a smiling person in red-brown robes, a red flower garland and white forehead marking handles bananas and fruit on a plate. At lower right, a man in an orange shirt bends forward in devotion. Further back, a woman in orange sari stands near the shrine.2015-01-04A seated man in a rust-red robe and red-and-pink floral garlands smiles as a shaved-headed devotee in an orange robe bends forward to offer him something held in cupped hands. A woman with long hair and a white-and-gold sari smiles at left. Behind them is a large display of yellow, red and green marigold and flower decorations, with a brass lamp and rudraksha malas visible. A rudraksha mala hangs on the seated man's chest with a gold pendant. Setting appears to be a satsang or puja in an ashram hall.2015-07-31A photograph of a temple-style ritual hall with a painted blue and gold backdrop showing a deity figure with a weapon and gold arches. A seated figure on the left wears a saffron-orange shawl over an orange dhoti, with multiple garlands of red, white and yellow flowers draped across the shoulders and a rudraksha-style mala and gold necklaces; he smiles and holds a tray of bananas. Swamiji (probable) is described by these cues: long dark hair, saffron/orange clothing, ornate gold necklaces and garlands, seated on a throne-like chair. A man in white dhoti and shawl stands center, offering a garland and fruit. Two shaved-headed priests in orange robes sit on a red carpet at right, with brass plates, flowers and offerings set out, and flower-decorated seats and garlanded murtis are behind them. Five people are visible.2012-04-23 +2 copies